Sony DSLR-a100

Billan · #1 (**permalink**) 03-03-2007, 11:03 AM

Has anyone used this camera? I am in the market for a DSLR to replace my current F717 that I have been using for years. I am seriously looking into Sony's first DSLR as my past experience with their equipment has been great. My DSC-F717 is bullet proof and still takes a good shot.

I didn't even consider this platform at first and was sold on the 30D as I thought the lens selection for the Sony would be minimal. I was wrong they currently have 30+ lenses for this platform both Konica-Minolta and new Sony ones.

I know the Canon has a lot less noise on the higher ISO settings but I don't think this will affect me to much with the shooting I do. I figured the Sony platform will save me a few hundred over the 30D and I can pickup an extra lens.

Let me know what you guys think.
http://www.learningcenter.sony.us/as...slr/index.html

L3it3r · #2 (**permalink**) 03-03-2007, 02:59 PM

as the sony DSC-F series are great PnS cameras, I'm not sold on the SLRs yet.. GRANTED they are basically renamed/re-engineered Konicas, I'm still hesitant.. there's a reason why Nikon and Canon have the market share!

ESP · #3 (**permalink**) 03-03-2007, 07:06 PM

I am not sold on their SLR either, however if you have any Auto Minolta Lenses around it may be a worthwhile route to pursue.

Fraser · #4 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 12:53 PM

Personally, I would suggest Canon as the best, Nikon as runner up. My father has a D2Xs with Nikon's version of the Canon 24-70mm L series lens. So that is the best body/lens combo Nikon has to offer and that setup does not compare to my 5D w/ 24-70L which is not even Canon's best camera.

So that is where my opinion has formed about Nikon and Canon. I am not saying Nikon is bad at all, I still enjoy shooting with my father's gear and they do produce quality shots. So if you find a deal for a Nikon, it is still worth considering.

L3it3r · #5 (**permalink**) 03-04-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Fraser

Personally, I would suggest Canon as the best, Nikon as runner up. My father has a D2Xs with Nikon's version of the Canon 24-70mm L series lens. So that is the best body/lens combo Nikon has to offer and that setup does not compare to my 5D w/ 24-70L which is not even Canon's best camera.

So that is where my opinion has formed about Nikon and Canon. I am not saying Nikon is bad at all, I still enjoy shooting with my father's gear and they do produce quality shots. So if you find a deal for a Nikon, it is still worth considering.

I'm patiently building a savings allotment for the 1D MkIII and a 24-70 L as my primary and the 30D as a backup